The CFA corporate finance section is a relatively easy topic area for most candidates. CF represents 7% in Level 1 and 5-15% in level 2. In most of the recent years, there are 2 vignettes meaning 10% of the exam. There is no coverage in Level 3. Why CFA Corporate Finance seems to be Easier […]
Continue readingCFA Alternative Investment is covered in all three levels, and the proportion increases from 4% in Level 1 to 5-15% in Level 3. What is the best strategy to prepare for this alternative investments section? Overview of CFA Alt Investments Similar to Derivatives, it has a very small representation (4%) in Level 1. Most candidates […]
Continue readingEquities is one of the easier topic areas in Level 1, but an important one as the weighing will increase substantially in Level 2. CFA Equity Level 1 Syllabus There are two study sessions under equity in Level 1. Market organization, market indices, and market efficiency (study session 13) The first reading under SS13 introduces […]
Continue readingDerivatives is one of the fundamental blocks of modern financial theory. If you aspire to work in this field, I encourage that you spend sufficient time to figure this out. Derivatives Syllabus in Level 1 There is one study session with 3 relatively short readings. The first introduces derivative markets and instrument. The second covers […]
Continue readingEvery year, changes to the CFA level 1 curriculum are released after the June test and they are effective in the exam next June. The 2016 changes to the CFA level 1 curriculum have been much less dramatic than the previous year. Let’s take a look at the summary below. CFA Exam Changes 2016 at […]
Continue readingThe CFA curriculum text book is one huge reading material. It is tempting to skip the parts we don’t understand or don’t find it interesting. The question is: should we read the CFA curriculum level one books in order, rearrange in another order, or is it okay to skip around? Here is the text version […]
Continue readingThe post is being updated. Stay tuned! Further Reading Level 1 curriculum Level 2 curriculum Level 3 exam topics and study session outlines http://www.analystforum.com/forums/cfa-forums/cfa-level-iii-forum/91345342 http://www.cfaexamlevel3.com/blog/15-Key-Topics-You-Need-To-Know-For-CFA-L3-Morning-Exam/
Continue readingCFA Level 2 Syllabus Breakdown 1. Ethical and Professional Standards Ethics has a weighting from 10 to 15% in Level 2 (vs 15% in L1). The majority of Level 1 ethics content remain the same, with a few additional topics in soft dollar standard, research standard, and prudent investment rules. The questions are more difficult […]
Continue readingEagerly waiting for your CFA results? I am here to answer your questions on the date, how to read your performance report, and just in case, the appeal process. Here is the text version for your reference: CFA Results Timeline Level 1 and 2 results are typically released 8 weeks after the exam day. Level […]
Continue readingCFA Level 1 is the first exam you will encounter in the CFA exam journey. We cover the exam format, structure and historical pass rate in CFA Level 1 overview. This post focuses on the CFA level 1 curriculum and summarizes the 10 topic areas. CFA Level 1 Syllabus Breakdown 1. Ethical and Professional Standards […]
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